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The Laurel Foundation

ChildrenEducationHealthSocial Justice & Equality
75 S Grand Ave, Pasadena, CA 91105
Phone (626) 683 - 0800
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Our mission

To empower at-promise youth (LGBTQ+ youth, youth at risk of HIV, low-income youth, foster youth, youth from marginalized communities) through free mental health and social support leadership programs.
Opportunities

Medical Staff Volunteer

We are looking for enthusiastic Camp counselors, RNs, LVNs, NPs, MDs, and PAs certified in California who want to make a difference. Serving as a volunteer Medical Staff is a rewarding and challenging experience, one that many volunteers return to year after year. Volunteers must be RNs, NPs, or MDs registered in California. Housing and food is provided for those accepted into our program.
  • Occasional, Weekly
  • 21+, 55+, Adults
  • Individuals
  • Indoor, Outdoor
  • Skilled
  • Weekdays, Evenings, Weekends

Camp Volunteer

If you love to help others, make life-long friendships, and expand your horizons, then volunteer at Camp Laurel our HIV session (July 31-August 6), and Camp Mulberry (our transgender/gender diverse session) August 7-August 13!! Volunteers act as role models, mentors, friends, and a support system for these youth. Volunteers will get the opportunity to work directly with the kids at camp and get to participate in a variety of traditional camp activities (archery, arts & crafts, campfires, yoga, rock climbing, etc.).
  • Occasional, Weekly
  • 21+, 55+, Adults
  • Individuals
  • Indoor, Outdoor
  • Formal
  • Weekdays, Evenings, Weekends
How you help

Make a direct impact on the life of a child and become a volunteer. We guarantee that your life will never be the same! Our volunteers are the heart of The Laurel Foundation. Each year, over 200 volunteers donate approximately 13,500 hours to improve the lives of at-risk children, youth, and families who are living with HIV/AIDS, and transgender/gender diverse youth. Volunteers are truly the lifeblood of The Laurel Foundation. They are the change agents in the lives of the children, youth and families that we serve.
About us

The Laurel Foundation creates vibrant communities where youth are empowered to discover their authentic selves. Through cost-free, year-round mental health, education, and leadership development programs, our mission is to empower children, youth, and families to thrive in environments built on trust, integrity, and mutual respect, creating compassionate, confident leaders.